Star Assessments are short tests that provide teachers with personalized learning data for each student.
Star tests are computer adaptive, which means they adjust in difficulty to each answer students provide. This helps teachers get the best data to help students in the shortest amount of testing time (about one-third of the time other tests require).
Star Assessments are not a “pass/fail” type of assessment, nor are they assessments for which students can study. Instead, Star assesses students’ early literacy, reading, and/or math ability, providing teachers with data and insights to determine which skills your child knows and which skills they are ready to learn next and identify which students may need additional support. Star data helps educators to personalize your child’s practice on the skills they need to keep them learning and growing.
The best way to prepare for Star is to simply encourage your child to do his or her best.
Star Assessments are research-based and scientifically proven to help teachers guide each student on their unique path to proficiency. Please ask your child’s teacher for your child’s results and discuss next steps to motivate, accelerate, and celebrate student learning.
